Spring Creek 5-a
Spring Creek 5-a is an earth dam located in Johnson County, Nebraska, built in 1970. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Spring Creek 5-a
The primary purpose of Spring Creek 5-a is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Nemaha Natural Resources District (local government). It impounds the Tr-spring Creek near Talmage.
The dam stands 45 feet tall and stretches 1,339 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 59 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,260 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 square miles. Completed in 1970, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 04/19/2023.
At 45 feet, this dam is taller than 91% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Johnson |
| Nearest City | Talmage |
| River/Stream | Tr-spring Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.46151, -96.09783 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 45 ft |
| Dam Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,339 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,260 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,260 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 373 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 59 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 788 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Nemaha Natural Resources District |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/19/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE00636 |
| Federal ID | NE00636 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |